Vulnerability Description
The Microsoft Windows network stack allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of malformed ARP request packets with random source IP and MAC addresses, as demonstrated by ARPNuke.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200323Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3113ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6924
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200323Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3113ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6924
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1055?
CVE-2001-1055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Microsoft Windows network stack allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of malformed ARP request packets with random source IP and MAC addresses, as demo...
How severe is CVE-2001-1055?
CVE-2001-1055 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se.